Henri Dutilleux's "Dutilleux: Concertos For Violin & Cello" is a captivating exploration of orchestral chamber music, released in 1994 under Decca Music Group Ltd. This album showcases Dutilleux's masterful compositional skills through two distinct concertos: "L'Arbre des songes" for violin and orchestra, and "Tout un monde lointain" for cello and orchestra. The former is a four-movement work that evokes a dreamlike atmosphere, while the latter is a five-movement suite that paints a vivid, distant world. Each concerto is a journey in itself, with Dutilleux's intricate and expressive writing for both solo instruments and orchestra. The album spans 51 minutes, offering a rich and rewarding listening experience for those who appreciate the depth and nuance of contemporary classical music.
L'Arbre des songes - Concerto for Violin & Orchestra: 1. Librement. II. Vif. III. Lent. IV Largo et animéHenri Dutilleux, Pierre Amoyal, Orchestre National De France, Charles Dutoit
Tout un monde lointain - Concerto for cello & orchestra: 1. EnigmeHenri Dutilleux, Lynn Harrell, Orchestre National De France, Charles Dutoit
Tout un monde lointain - Concerto for cello & orchestra: 2. RegardHenri Dutilleux, Lynn Harrell, Orchestre National De France, Charles Dutoit
Tout un monde lointain - Concerto for cello & orchestra: 3. HoulesHenri Dutilleux, Lynn Harrell, Orchestre National De France, Charles Dutoit
Tout un monde lointain - Concerto for cello & orchestra: 4. MiroirHenri Dutilleux, Lynn Harrell, Orchestre National De France, Charles Dutoit
Tout un monde lointain - Concerto for cello & orchestra: 5. HymneHenri Dutilleux, Lynn Harrell, Orchestre National De France, Charles Dutoit